Chords

A chord is a straight line connecting two points on the circle.

The diameter is a special chord, which passed through the center of the circle, and its length is 2*r. It is the longest possible chord in the circle.

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Now that we've explained the basic concept of chords in geometry, let's scroll down to work on specific geometry problems relating to this topic.

Chords that Bisect Each Other

Equal Chords Have Equal Arcs

Angles of Intersecting Chords

Concentric Circles Intersected by a Secant

Finding the Length of a Common Chord

Common Chord of Two Circles

The Tangent-Chord Theorem

Intersecting Secants Theorem

Congruent Chords are Equidistant from the Center

A Diameter that Bisects Two Chords

A Diameter Perpendicular to a Chord

A Diameter Bisecting a Chord

Intersecting Chords Theorem